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    According to race organiser Willem Andries, the Golden Cheetahs Athletics Club's main aim is to train the youth and create a healthy and clean community. "One of the club's visions is to send a minimum of 10 marathon and track-and-field athletes to the next Olympic Games to be hosted in the United Kingdom in 2010." Another organiser, Willem Rooi, said there will be cash prizes for the winners in the senior, junior, veteran, masters and school sections. Full Article at AllAfrica.com
    One of the club's visions is to send a minimum of 10 marathon and track-and-field athletes to the next Olympic Games to be hosted in the United Kingdom in 2010.
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 1 month ago
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Namibia: Road Race Lined Up for Community
  1. Unless you are a top runner, the timing should not be an issue, but the finishing is important
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 1 month ago
  2. It has become a much-anticipated race amongst the young and veteran athletes and also for the public in general
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 1 month ago
  3. This is just so that we can challenge the top runners who in most cases tackle the 10km race under 30 minutes. The fastest time last year was 29 minutes by Frans Hosea
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 1 month ago
  4. I am informed that this year we are expecting more than 200 people since most of the races have taken place and so more athletes and non-athletes are available to take part
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 1 month ago
  5. We funded and supported the Okahandja Mountainbike Race, and the boat race that took place a few weeks ago. In the past we have also supported Willem Andries, Danny Mukua and Sam Myburg to participate in the Two Oceans Marathon with Afrisam colours
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 1 month ago

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